If you’re looking to sample a slice of rural life in Cuba, and then one season in a hotel Trinidad could be just the ticket. Located in the center of the island, the city is labeled as a UNESCO world heritage site and is a sleepy town full of hot colonial architecture and idyllic cobbled streets. Here is all you need to know about it, if you are considering taking a vacation in Trinidad, Cuba a “must” for your next visit to the island.

The city itself

The main attraction of a holiday in Trinidad is undoubtedly the city itself. Photographers will have a field day, taking advantage of the charm of traditional architecture and timeless feel of the place, while others simply enjoy wandering around and soaking up the atmosphere. There are no cars allowed in the center, adding to its charm, and visitors can take in the city of 1211 buildings, which are mostly composed of beautifully restored colonial houses, painted in a choice of bright colors, topped with terracotta tiles . The whole experience of walking through the city is a blend of beauty of fairies, Latin American vitality and peaceful tranquility.

Mixed with the beautiful surroundings are a couple of notable buildings: a handful of idyllic churches, public squares and a number of informative museums each show-casing of the architecture, archeology and history of the Old City. While nearly as attractive as full of Havana, a stay at a hotel Trinidad enough to hold your attention and lets you enjoy your stay in a more relaxed and Caribbean traditional way.

La Playa

In addition to the happy days may invest in delightful stroll through the city, Trinidad on the location of coastal areas is very good to hours (or days!) Dedicated to rest undisturbed its white sands. The region has two splendid beaches – Ancon and Maria Aguilar – and both are local in the city and some of the best in the south coast. As for what you do there, which are largely free to pursue their interests – can relax in the sun, go swimming or enjoy some water sports. Perhaps the best way to enjoy it, however, is snorkeling or scuba diving, as visitors can wander among the wide array of sponges, gorgonians, sea fans, black coral and tropical fish of various colors. Those wanting a premiere dive site you can find many in Cuba, while the coast of Trinidad is a good plus for those who want to immerse yourself as an extra, rather than as the main focus of his trip …

Nature Reserve

Trinidad itself is in an absolutely stunning setting, situated between the Sierra Escambray Mountains and beautiful coastline. If you want to feel even more at home with nature, however, the ceilings of Collantes Natural Park offers an impressive selection of plants and birds, set high in the mountains. Visitors can expect to see a selection of wild animals are of different colors of birds, ferns and trees of precious wood.

The old sugar mills

The city of Trinidad is not the only historical point of interest in the area to be granted the status of a UNESCO heritage. The Valley of the Ingenuity (Valley of the sugar mills) is a group of three valleys that the island’s center of production of sugar between 18 and the end of the 19th century. The whole area is approximately 100 square miles and includes sites in more than 70 former sugar mills. Many of them are now in a bad state of repair, but the region of the inherent beauty and history contained within the area makes it well worth the watch for those staying at local hotels in one of the Trinidad.

Far from the crowds tanning Varadero, and the (relatively) life bustling city of Havana, a holiday in Trinidad presents a new example of Cuban life that many tourists miss entirely. Starting from the lovely town, relaxing at the beach and the charming local attractions, Trinidad, Cuba, is the perfect place to stay to sample rural life on the island, and to get away from the hectic pace of life in the UK .